CMI Northern Ireland facilitates and supports professional development and networking for CMI members who live and/or work in Northern Ireland. The volunteers who form the Board are all members within the region and believe passionately in the vision, mission and values of CMI and the importance of excellent leadership and management for all individuals and organisations.
Our focus is on our Northern Ireland members however we work closely with the CMI executive team and with other regions to support members in their development of management and leadership competencies aligned to the CMI Professional Standard and in the growth of their professional networks.
We work with members to organise events relevant to them, share best practice and information using a range of media, and build links with other professional bodies, higher and further education institutions, employers and other community partners.
Myself and the Board look forward to meeting you and working together as we continue to jointly shape the future of leadership and management excellence in Northern Ireland and as Chair, I would like to personally invite you to join our community by connecting with us on social media.
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Judith has worked in the Financial Services industry for over two decades, showcasing a commitment to professional growth and innovation. She has a wealth of experience in relationship management and business development, building strong, local client connections.
Recognising the importance of technology in transforming financial services Judith transitioned into an innovation and development role understanding the impact of cutting edge technologies to enhance customer experiences. Currently serving as a Senior Manager supporting the development of blockchain, tokenisation and digital assets, Judith has sought out roles that allow for curiosity, continuous development and the ability to evolve in line with changing demand and customer expectations. She is also progressing through a Level 7 qualification that will lead to CMI Chartered Manager status.
Judith has a passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and has led divisional workstreams supporting colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. She is looking forward to working with other CMI volunteers focusing on DEI initiatives and helping to provide meaningful engagement on this subject.
David is a leadership and management consultant with 30 years experience of in managing and being a member of teams. Working predominantly within the public sector David has experience in delivering cross-government projects and capacity-building programmes within conflict and post-conflict countries. He is a Fellow of both the Chartered Management Institute and the Institute of Leadership as well as a qualified coach, mentor, civil and workplace mediator, and emotional intelligence practitioner.
David is a voluntary Trustee on the Board of a local charity which supports victims of crime. During his career he spent three years seconded to the United States Department of Defense as a Design Planner where he was part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for overseas government institution capacity building. He is a strong believer that emotional intelligence, active listening skills and empathy are vital management skills that support both upcoming and experienced managers and how those skills impact positively on team wellbeing and performance.
Steven Egan is an academic, educator and youth worker with a background in developing young leaders. Having attended Queen’s University Belfast for nine years, he graduated as the top performing student of the 2016 B.A. History & Politics cohort, before continuing on to complete both a Master’s degree and Ph.D. in History (2017; 2022). He also graduated from the Washington Ireland Program’s Emerging Leaders program (2021) and shortly thereafter joined the team as Program Associate.
Since then, Steven has contributed to the team that has designed, researched, and delivered numerous leadership development programs, including the WIP Emerging Leaders program (2022-23), WIP Forums (2021-22), WIP Community Forums (2022), and most recently, the WIP Academy (2023).
Steven recently achieved Foundation Chartered Manager status and completed his first CMI qualification at South Eastern Regional College. A passionate believer in the importance of lifelong education, Steven will be commencing both a CMI L5 qualification and a Postgraduate Certificate in Executive Leadership at Ulster University later this year.
Outside of work, he has volunteered extensively on the committee of a sporting society, spearheading an award winning campaign (2019) and has a passion for smart home technology, for which he established a YouTube channel in 2020.
Emma Finney, Innovation Manager at South Eastern Regional College, and graduate with over 15 years management experience. Recently completed her CMI Chartered Manager accreditation. Emma is a professional, highly motivated, and organised individual who gains great satisfaction in ensuring success in her many responsibilities.
Emma has experience in both private and public sector in the areas of retail and education. She is a fellow of CMI and Belfast Hub Lead on the Devolved Board of CMI and has just completed her CMI Level 7 in Strategic Management Practice.
Emma is also a wife and mum to two children with one very spoilt fur baby! In her spare time Emma enjoys walking and swimming, both in a pool and open water.
Olivia is a passionate and innovative Educator who seeks to inspire her students to change the business narrative. Drawing on previous experience as a Marketing Manager she believes in building and working in collaborative teams. Olivia believes in developing ‘soft skills’ to enable people to cope with the demands of the workplace and become better Managers.
Fiona joined PepsiCo in 2020 as Senior Vice President/General Manager of West Europe Snacks, with responsibility for business in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Nordics and Benelux. She was appointed to Chief Marketing Officer for PepsiCo UK and Ireland in July 2021.
Fiona has a long track record in consumer marketing and business leadership. She started her career at Procter & Gamble, then at Mars Inc and prior to Pepsi, worked for Kimberly Clark where she was the Global head for KC’s Women’s Personal Care business (revenue of more than £2 billion). Fiona has led successful local and global Consumer marketing
campaigns, driven business growth and led large teams of people on a range of categories and brands and has lived and worked in the UK and Western Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as well as USA and Australia.
Fiona is originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, and was educated at Oxford University, where she obtained a BA, MA (Oxon) in Modern History. Fiona is enjoying living back in Ireland after a long period of living overseas. Outside of work, Fiona is a fan of literature, plays golf, and is a keen traveller.
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